2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — December 21, 2024
2024-12-21 16:55:59 UTC (2024-12-21) · approx. 12:55 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time16:55 UTC≈ 12:55 PM UTC-4
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.936°, -66.281°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9360°N
-66.2813°E
-66.2813°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71469033
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.169°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-21 17:13:10 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71469033). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 21, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71469033/